Science
Introduction
In order to graduate from AUSD, students need to complete two years of science with a grade D or better in all semesters. One of those years needs to be in biology; the other needs to be a physical science.
Four-year colleges and universities typically require:
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Two years of science with a grade of C or better in all semesters
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Competitive students for UC admission will usually have three years of lab sciences. Many other colleges require or recommend three or more years of science.
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UC requires a minimum of two years of laboratory science; all AHS courses in biology, chemistry and physics plus AP environmental science are approved as lab sciences.